ALONE launches new service in Swords 

A NEW Support Coordination Service for older people in the Dublin North city and county area was launched in Fingal County Hall, Swords, last week. 

ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, has partnered with the HSE to expand its support services to all older people living in these communities.

The service aims to respond to and address any issues facing older people, which are impacting on their ability to remain living independently in their own home. 

The charity’s support coordinators assist older people who live in a range of accommodation types – privately owned, private rented or social housing homes.

Speaking at the launch, chief executive of ALONE Sean Moynihan, said: “Repeated studies have demonstrated that ageing at home is the first choice of older people and their families. 

“Our Support Coordination Service addresses issues faced by older people living in their own homes and works with statutory bodies, community organisation and other service providers to ensure that the older people get what they deserve. 

“This can include anything from access to clothing allowances to addressing unsafe living environments, coordinating home adaption’s or linking older people in with befriending services in their area.”

ALONE can be contacted on 01-6791032 or visit www.alone.ie